Veteran commercial real estate executive recruiter Jeff Hauswirth has joined Odgers Berndtson’s Canadian operation as a partner in Toronto.

Hauswirth, a veteran executive-search specialist, will work within Odgers Berndtson’s North American real estate and Canadian board board and CEO practices, the company said in a news release.

“Over the last two years, we have charted an aggressive growth path, welcoming over sixty new colleagues across Canada as part of our commitment to provide our clients with the best leadership expertise in the industry,” Carl Lovas, Odgers Berndtson’s chairperson and CEO. “Jeff joining the firm is another strategic step in that journey.”

Prior to joining Odgers Berndtson, Hauswirth served as vice-chairman and head of North America for Ferguson Partners. He also sits on the board of Second Harvest, which is Canada’s largest food-rescue agency, according to Odgers Berndtson.